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Charlton Brown

#693D2D

RGB 105, 61, 45 · HSL 16°, 40%, 29% · CMYK 0, 42, 57, 59

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Charlton Brown pulls into the moody end of the browns spectrum — HSL 16°, 40%, 29%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture, particularly within living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Reads best alongside cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan.

Color Codes

HEX#693D2D
RGB105, 61, 45
HSL16°, 40%, 29%
HSV16°, 49%, 29%
CMYK0, 42, 57, 59
Decimal6896941
CSS RGBrgb(105, 61, 45)
CSS HSLhsl(16, 40%, 29%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Charlton Brown CW-265

Brown · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#8B513C
#AF664B
#C0836D

Darker

#44271D
#20130E
#120A08

Saturation

#514643
#693D2D
#7E3216

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, dining rooms, libraries

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

9.11:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #693D2D?

#693D2D is Charlton Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #693D2D warm or cool?

Charlton Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Charlton Brown?

Charlton Brown works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Charlton Brown?

Charlton Brown pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Charlton Brown?

You can download Charlton Brown on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the RGB value of #693D2D?

#693D2D converts to RGB 105, 61, 45.